Sunday, October 30th, 2011 by Susie
Halloween is a fun time for kids and adults, but it can be a stressful time for our furry friends. It is important to learn what to be aware of to protect your pet and stay safe this year. Continual doorbell ringing and people at the door (especially in costume!) can be stressful for a pet. Some pets may experience stress-related diarrhea or potentially injure themselves if crated or otherwise contained. Be sure to keep your pet in a quiet and safe place on Halloween.
Candles and Jack-O’-Lanterns within a pet’s range are a fire hazard. Wagging tails and frightened cats zooming through the house can easily tip over a candle or carved pumpkin, causing burns or a fire. Lastly, candy can be a major safety issue.
Candies, gums, mints, baked goods and chocolate containing the “sugar free” sweetener xylitol are especially poisonous, causing rapid hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and liver failure in dogs. Halloween can be a fun time if caution is used. Happy Halloween!
Tuesday, October 25th, 2011 by Susie
Thunderstorms scare many humans, but what about our pets and the fear that many experience at the sound of a nasty storm. Even when pets are safe inside their homes, the loud sounds can send many spinning. Thanks to a relatively new product called the Thundershirt, 80% of dogs are showing improvement. Separation anxiety, fear of fireworks and [...]
Sunday, September 18th, 2011 by Susie
Just as we encourage our kids to eat their veggies rather than cake and candy, we can also encourage a love for veggies in our pets. The low calorie, low fat, vitamin and mineral-packed “treats” are a great alternative to the packaged dog biscuits and kitty chews. I’m realizing that alot of those packaged pet snacks and treats are really [...]
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011 by Susie
“We’re moving, we got a divorce, we have a new baby”. The list of reasons why people give up their pets goes on and on. ”Mr. B” a King Charles Cavalier was given up in a divorce, but saved from a trip to the pound. The dog was found by Paul Wu as he attempted to pull out of his [...]
Sunday, July 31st, 2011 by Susie
My poor husband loves animals, but unfortunately, he is allergic to most of them. “Just one pet and then I’ll wash my hands” is a phrase common in his mind and the mind of most animal allergy sufferers. But not to worry, here we have a list of some animals that are a little friendlier to your allergies. While no dogs [...]
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 by Susie
Dogs like wine tasting too! Check out the 7th annual Dog Days of Summer open house event coming to Sonoma County on August 6, 2011. This fundraising and fun-raising event will have several wineries open their doors to a winetasting that includes dogs! Bring your dog and celebrate the release of Muttitage, the new wine created by Mutt Lynch [...]
Thursday, July 28th, 2011 by Susie
Many people are surprised to hear that dogs can actually be vegan and can be healthy vegans at that (cats cannot). There was a recent story in March on CNN where six veterinarians agreed that the nutritional requirements of dogs can be adequately met with a vegan diet. Veterinarian Michael Fox, former president of the U.S. Humane [...]
Thursday, July 14th, 2011 by Susie
We hate to even think about it, but eventually our beloved pets are going to reach their senior years. It is important to keep in mind certain preventative measures once they begin those “golden years”. The first step in providing preventative care involves understanding when your pet specifically is considered a senior. Dogs that weigh [...]
Thursday, June 30th, 2011 by Susie
As the Fourth of July holiday is approaching you might want to consider these suggested tricks that can help your pets from being afraid of fireworks. The Humane Society said that the number of runaway pets spikes every year at about this time because dogs and cats can’t handle all the fireworks and the noise. It might be smart to place [...]
Tuesday, June 21st, 2011 by Susie
Pet owners may be in for a rude awakening, as a new campaign looks to make unsuspecting Americans aware of the “other,” potentially more harmful, bug in the bed. A nationwide survey of pet owners conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital®, the country’s leading provider of high-quality veterinary care, reveals that three out of four pet [...]
